Robinson's, family brewers in Stockport for 175 years, have taken a fresh approach to addressing standards within their retail pub estate by engaging with 'secret agents' to get a more accurate feel for their customers and their pubs. Following the success of a similar mystery … [Read more...]
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EASYJET TAKES OFF FOR RUSSIA AS PASSENGER NUMBERS SOAR
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today begun its first ever scheduled flights between Manchester and Moscow, operating four flights each way a week. Upto 180 passengers from Stockport and the North of England can board the four hour flights that will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S SAS DANIELS ADVISES ON ENFORCEMENT COMPANY ACQUSITION
The corporate team at Stockport law firm SAS Daniels LLP, based on Greek Street, has advised the largest privately-owned enforcement company in England and Wales on the acquisition of a local rival. High Court Enforcement Group (HCE), which has offices in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay, London, Liverpool … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS CASINO NIGHT RAISES £1,200 FOR SEASHELL TRUST
Hallidays, (Stockport) Casino Night has raised over £1,200 for The Seashell Trust, Cheadle Hulme. All the hard work of Hallidays social committee and the generosity of their team members paid off last Friday when over £1,200 was raised from their Casino night. Casino International … [Read more...]
NEW IMPROVED LIBRARY COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR STOCKPORT
Stockport Council is launching a new enhanced computer system for the library service. As Stockport Council’s Libraries move to the new computer system there will be a period of transition from 27th March to 22nd April when access to the services will be limited. Councillor Mark … [Read more...]
EHL INGREDIENTS EXPANDS REDDISH FACILITIES
EHL Ingredients, Broadstone Industrial Estate, Reddish, is looking to buy a new warehouse facility in the area. Following extensive growth in 2012, the company requires between 6,000 sq. ft. and 10,000 sq. ft. to house ingredient blending machines, as well as suitable storage space for packaging … [Read more...]
COLD CALLER WARNING IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council is urging borough residents to be on their guard against bogus callers. A number of residents in Stockport have been contacted by bogus callers claiming they need to check their property for the number of bedrooms linked to changes to housing benefit. Residents are being … [Read more...]
MARCH NEWS FROM PREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Prest “Market Eye” is a monthly snapshot summarising recent economic news, giving a view on how different asset classes may perform over the next 6 to 12 months. Click image for the full summary for March. … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BACKS GREATER MANCHESTER’S 2020 VISION
Stockport has given its backing to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s refreshed 2020 vision for a flourishing future and refocused strategy to ensure that the city region’s economy grows – for the benefit of all Stockport residents. The updated Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
NEW ‘CAN DO’ GUIDE TO MAKE ORGANISING COMMUNITY EVENTS EASIER
The government is to publish improved guidance to make it easier for people to organise voluntary events in their communities, removing inconsistencies and confusion highlighted by a review of existing guidance. The ‘Can Do’ Events Guidance should assist volunteers and … [Read more...]
£30m FUNDING HELPS SMALL CONSTRUCTORS BUILD BIGGER CREDIT
A pilot scheme to help small and sole trader construction businesses secure credit from B&Q and Screwfix stores via their TradeUK credit scheme has kicked off following government backing of £30 million. Customers of B&Q TradePoint and Screwfix, part of the Kingfisher Group, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BOUTINOT WINE JUST THE PALETE FOR MBO
Stockport based BOUTINOT, the privately-owned wine importer, producer and distributor, has been sold in a management buyout led by managing director Dennis Whiteley and fellow commercial director Michael Moriarty along with master of wine Tony Brown. Boutinot currently employs 80 staff and has … [Read more...]